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Proverbs 14:28 addresses public leadership: In a multitude of people is a king’s glory, but in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin (v. 28). A ruler’s strength is tied to the well-being and fullness of the people.
A multitude of people is a king’s glory because flourishing citizens reflect effective and stable rule. Leadership is not truly glorious when the people are diminished. A good ruler’s honor is connected to the life of those he governs.
The dearth of people, however, is a prince’s ruin. Decline, emptiness, and loss expose failed leadership. The proverb reminds us that authority should be measured by whether it serves the common good rather than merely securing its own prestige.
Used with permission from TheBibleSays.com.
You can access the original article here:Proverbs 14:28 Meaning
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